Medical Care

If you are the survivor of a sexual assault, many medical options are available to you on and off campus. An individual may choose to seek medical services at any time. However, for evidence collection, disease and STI prevention, and better medical care, it is important to seek medical assistance as soon as possible. Confidential counselors are available to speak with you about medical options and/or accompany you to the hospital upon request.

Urgent medical care is available from any hospital emergency room, a private medical doctor, or a clinic. As the home of the DC Forensic Nurse Examiners Program, MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C. provides the most comprehensive care for survivors of sexual assault and, if possible, should be the first place survivors visit for medical care.

If you choose to seek medical care, consider taking the clothes that you were wearing at the time of the assault with you to the hospital in a paper bag. Avoid storing the clothes in a plastic bag in order to preserve evidence. You should also bring a change of clothes.

Confidential counselors at Georgetown University are always available to talk about the options and resources available to you.

Guidance on how to Obtain Protection Orders; GUPD may not issue protection orders as they are issued by a judge via the Domestic Violence Intake Centers. Survivors who wish to seek a protective order should consider taking steps to preserve evidence, as it may be necessary to establish the proof of criminal domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking.

GUPD provides free transportation to Washington MedStar Hospital for survivors who wish to seek medical attention or receive a forensic medical exam after experiencing sexual misconduct. Depending on the individual’s preferences, the transportation may be either in a police car or unmarked vehicle, and by a uniformed or plain-clothed officer (available to stay in the vehicle or remain in the waiting room). If a student does not wish to involve GUPD, free transportation to Washington MedStar Hospital may also be provided via Uber through the DC Forensic Nurse Examiners by calling the DC SANE Call Center at 1-844-4HELPDC (1-844-443-5732).

Please note that if a survivor wishes to pursue a criminal action, MPD must be notified. GUPD may assist in notifying MPD at the individual’s request.

GUPD and MPD systems operate independently. GUPD strives to act consistently with an individual's wishes and typically will not report to MPD unless there is an imminent safety concern.

The filing of an incident report with GUPD or a criminal complaint with MPD will not preclude individuals from pursuing the other option. If both options are pursued, the investigations will proceed simultaneously, as best as possible.

Emergency Assistance at SCS

Emergency Assistance at SCS-640 Mass Ave: Call (202) 907-3061

Confidential Counseling

The people listed below are professional counselors who can help with crisis intervention and counseling services, including assistance in accessing medical care, student and/or criminal judicial systems, safety planning, academic assistance, support groups, and housing relocation. All services are confidential and most are free of charge.

Within the Office of Campus Ministry, ordained clergy, acting in their pastoral roles, are fully confidential; this includes both Chaplains in Residence and Jesuits in Residence when acting in their pastoral roles. Individuals in those roles do not report any information to the Deputy Title IX Coordinator or the University’s Title IX Coordinator. They must, however, appropriately report any safety concerns as required by their professional licenses (child abuse, elder abuse, harm to self or others, etc.). Since identifying information has not been shared, there is no outreach to the student from the Office of Title IX Compliance.

Other Supportive Resources (Semi-Confidential)

All chaplains and staff members, other than ordained clergy, in the Office of Campus Ministry are considered semi-confidential (ordained clergy acting in their pastoral roles are fully confidential). Individuals in those roles report non-identifying information to the University’s Title IX Coordinator. Names and other identifying information will be kept confidential. Since identifying information has not been shared, there is no outreach to the student from the Office of Title IX Compliance.

The Women's Center can provide general support and guidance, knowledge of and connection to campus and off campus resources, and referral to Title IX. The Women's Center offers a complex understanding of the needs of women students and the University community. All staff are considered semi-confidential. Individuals in those roles report non-identifying information to the University’s Title IX Coordinator. Names and other identifying information will be kept confidential. Since identifying information has not been shared, there is no outreach to the student from the Office of Title IX Compliance.

The LGBTQ Resource Center can provide general support and guidance, knowledge of, and connection to campus resources and referral to Title IX, if requested. The LGBTQ Resource Center offers a complete understanding of the needs of the various members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Questioning communities across the diversity of race, religion, nationality, and ethnicity. All staff are considered semi-confidential. Individuals in those roles report non-identifying information to the University’s Title IX Coordinator. Names and other identifying information will be kept confidential. Since identifying information has not been shared, there is no outreach to the student from the Office of Title IX Compliance.

http://www.dcrapecrisiscenter.org
(202) 333-RAPE (24/7 hotline)
DC Rape Crisis Center offers services that help survivors and their families heal from the aftermath of sexual violence including crisis intervention, counseling and advocacy.

Title IX Interim Measures

A confidential counselor or the Title IX Coordinator can work with an individual who has experienced sexual misconduct to provide interim support, understand reporting options, and help coordinate reasonable protective measures to help prevent any detrimental acts related to the allegations of misconduct and provide a safe educational and work environment.

Please Note: Requests for interim measures can be made whether or not you decide to file a complaint with the University or with the police. The range of interim measures varies and may include the following actions at the discretion of the University based on the circumstances.